Exploring how language works
Courses, TimelineDiplo introduced a new course, 'Language and Diplomacy', in October 2004. The course explored how language works and how it can best be put to work in the service of diplomacy and international relations, promoting language awareness as a means…
Capacity building in Internet governance (training – research – policy immersion)
Courses, TimelineDiplo’s first multistakeholder course on 'Information Society Governance' concluded in December 2003, with the attendance of the course participants at WSIS in Geneva. The course started in September with an introductory workshop in Belgrade,…
Diplo and GCSP joint initiative on cybersecurity
Courses, TimelineDiplo’s co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) was intensive in the second part of 2003. Diplo contributed to a course on security run by the GCSP in Belgrade, with modules on information technology and negotiations.…
Internet governance workshop in Belgrade
Courses, TimelineIn early September 2003, Diplo, in co-operation with the Diplomatic Academy in Belgrade, and with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), held an introductory workshop for the Information Society Governance Belgrade…
Bilateral diplomacy course starts…
Courses, TimelineIn August 2003, Diplo launched its first stand-alone online course, 'Bilateral Diplomacy'. The course objective was to acquaint participants with bilateral diplomacy – one of the essential building blocks of international relations. Basic…
A dedicated language and diplomacy forum
Courses, TimelineIn September 2002, DiploProjects launched an online discussion forum dedicated to language and diplomacy.
More info.
Expanding the offering
Courses, TimelineIn February 1999, Jovan Kurbalija delivered a presentation on 'The Use of the Internet for Training Diplomats' at the International Studies Association (ISA) convention in Washington.
First postgraduate accredited course
Courses, Milestones, TimelineIn 1999, DiploProjects ran the first Postgraduate Diploma course on IT and Diplomacy, in cooperation with the University of Malta. Some 14 participants, from 9 countries around the world, attended this first course, offered through blended learning…
First Geneva training on IT and diplomacy
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDr Jovan Kurbalija delivered a course on 'IT and Diplomacy' as part of the Diplomatic Studies Programme of the Graduade Institute of International Studies, Geneva.
Training on information technology and diplomacy in Trinidad and Tobago
Courses, TimelineThe Unit delivered another presentation on ICT and diplomacy at the Workshop on the Influence of IT on Diplomacy, organised in August 1996 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain.
ICT and diplomacy presentation at African Union Summit
Courses, TimelineThe Unit delivered a presentation on computer applications in diplomacy at the Summit of the Organisation of African Unity, in Yaounde, Cameroon (8-10 July 1996).
First workshop on computer applications in diplomacy
Courses, Milestones, TimelineIn January 1994, the Unit for Computer Applications in Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) organised a workshop on Computer Applications in Diplomacy in co-operation with the UN Secretariat and Malta's Ministry…
